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Anwar says Tabung Haji RCI report released in full, without redactions
SEREMBAN, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the full Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) had been released in full without any censorship or redactions.
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Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the alleged payment of 13 months’ worth of bonuses to Tabung Haji staff despite the institution recording losses as a breach of trust. The issue was among
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N. Sembilan polls: EC says no complaints of vote‑buying during campaign
TAMPIN, July 31 — The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that it has not received any official complaints regarding allegations of money politics or bribery during the early voting period and the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign so far, said
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Stats Dept: Malaysia’s economy expands 5.8pc in Q2 2026 as exports surge 45.3pc
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, driven by stronger performances in the services and manufacturing sectors, the Department of
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Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police
JAKARTA, July 31 — A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs
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Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status, says Stats Dept
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Malaysia’s population is estimated to reach 34.4 million in 2026, up from 34.2 million last year, while 12 states have now been classified as ageing states, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In its
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Anwar hails Al-Azhar Grand Imam Al-Tayyeb as global moderation icon
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his high appreciation for the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof Dr Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, who was described as one of the most vocal figures advocating the
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MACC begins Tabung Haji RCI probe, sends eight officers to review documents
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun investigations into the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji (TH), with eight officers deployed to the institution’s headquarters today to obtain and review relevant documents.
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N. Sembilan polls: Pakatan aiming for minimum 19 seats, says Amirudin
KUALA PILAH, July 31 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has set its sights on securing at least 19 seats in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election this Saturday, said its election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the target was
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MACC recommends AI scanners at cargo terminals to strengthen dangerous goods checks
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted several improvement recommendations to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to strengthen the management of dangerous goods (DG), following a governance investigation related to the incident at the
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